Image Guided Surgery System Guide Wire and Methods of Manufacturing and Use

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The guide wire system with superelastic material and electromagnetic sensor enhances the precision and flexibility of balloon dilation catheters for sinusitis treatment, addressing the limitations of existing systems by ensuring accurate and effective sinus cavity access.

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Application Number: US19/308739
Authority / Receiving Office: US · United States
Patent Type: Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date: 2019-09-13
Filing Date: 2025-08-25
Publication Date: 2025-12-11

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Patent Timeline

13 Sep 2019

Priority

25 Aug 2025

Application

US19/308739

11 Dec 2025

Publication

US20250375595A1

IPC: A61M25/09; A61M29/02

CPC: A61M25/09; A61M29/02; A61M2025/09141; A61M2025/0915; A61M2025/09183; A61M2029/025; A61M2205/0222; A61M2205/3317

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Guide wires Diagnostics

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Technical Problem

Existing guide wire systems for balloon dilation in treating sinusitis lack improvements in flexibility, positioning accuracy, and integration with image-guided surgery systems, which can complicate the effective insertion and positioning of balloons in sinus cavities.

Method used

A guide wire system featuring a superelastic material, electromagnetic sensor, and polymeric tube, designed for reversible configuration changes and enhanced navigation, integrated with a balloon dilation catheter for precise sinus cavity access.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates accurate and flexible insertion of balloon dilation catheters into sinus cavities, ensuring effective treatment of sinusitis by maintaining mucosal tissue integrity and improving treatment efficacy.

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Abstract

The present disclosure provides a guide wire system comprising (a) a guide wire having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the guide wire comprises a superelastic material, (b) a first connector coupled to the proximal end of the guide wire, (c) a second connector coupled to the guide wire between the distal end and the proximal end, (d) an electromagnetic sensor coupled to the distal end of the guide wire, and (e) a polymeric tube surrounding the guide wire and at least a portion of the electromagnetic sensor.

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